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The Importance Of Being Earnest: Pleading And Maintaining A Class Action For The Purpose Of Binding Class Members, David G. Karro
The Importance Of Being Earnest: Pleading And Maintaining A Class Action For The Purpose Of Binding Class Members, David G. Karro
David G. Karro
This 1981 article contends, as its title suggests, that federal class actions should be brought only if class counsel believe they can represent the individual interests of the members of the class described in the complaint. After all, the mere filing of a class action complaint has legal consequences, and it is generally acknowledged that the members of even an alleged class have some right to rely on the class attorney to protect their interests. A certification order therefore does not create a class, but instead puts the court's imprimatur on class counsels’ representation that they can carry out rhw …
The Importance Of Being Earnest: Pleading And Maintaining A Title Vii Class Action For The Purpose Of Resolving The Claims Of Class Members, David G. Karro
The Importance Of Being Earnest: Pleading And Maintaining A Title Vii Class Action For The Purpose Of Resolving The Claims Of Class Members, David G. Karro
Fordham Law Review
No abstract provided.
Deposit Guaranty National Bank V. Roper And U.S. Parole Commission V. Geraghty: Solution For Or Confusion Of Class Action M Ootness?
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Flexible Mootness In Class Certification, Enid L. Zafran
Flexible Mootness In Class Certification, Enid L. Zafran
Cleveland State Law Review
While the purposes of class actions are easy to comprehend, the actual application and requirements of Rule 23 are complex. Before the suit may proceed, it must be certified by the trial court. Although Rule 23 carefully lists the criteria for the court to consider, certification is not a predictable outcome. If it is denied, the action is then litigated solely on the claims of the named plaintiffs. Under certain circumstances the denial would signal the end of the suit. Such an instance would occur if the named plaintiff's claims had become moot. His action would no longer satisfy the …